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Dr. Andrew Tim Shen , MD

Anesthesiology • Waterloo, IA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Andrew Shen, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Waterloo, IA. With approximately 14 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2012, Dr. Shen delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3421 W 9TH ST.

Dr. Shen maintains professional affiliations with Mercy Medical Center, Covenant Medical Center Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for lens surgery, anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand, anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

3421 W 9th St

Waterloo, IA 507025401

Telephone 3192725000
Fax 3192725264
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2012

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Waterloo, IA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
14 Yrs -12.1 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 26.1 Yrs
State Avg: 24.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
29 Specialists

Practicing in Waterloo, IA (587 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
3.4% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
87.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Shen (14 Years) 14 Yrs
Waterloo Specialty Average (26.1 Years) 26.1 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery
23 23 $876.26 $102.69
01810 Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand
12 12 $860.00 $107.44
01922 Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy
11 11 $1087.91 $154.26

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2019-12-15
Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License IA MD-46291

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Anesthesiology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License MD D0081900

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Internal Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License PA MT-201576

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Mercy Medical Center

701 10th St Se J Edward Lundy, Cedar Rapids, IA 524031251

Phone: 3198322328

Mercy Medical Center

701 10th St Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 524031251

Mercy Medical Center

701 10th St Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 524031292

Covenant Medical Center Inc

3421 W 9th St, Waterloo, IA 507025401

Phone: 3192727050

Secondary Practice Locations

230 N Broad St

Philadelphia, PA 191021121

Phone: 2157622624

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

40 Associated Practitioners
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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Nurse Practitioner - Family

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Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Irmela Salihovic , FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1013623289

Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

NPI 1013944412

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

NPI 1023051554

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

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Family Medicine

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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location December 15, 2019

Registered at 3421 W 9TH ST, WATERLOO, IA 507025401 (Tel: 3192725000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 15, 2019

Registered at 3421 W 9TH ST, WATERLOO, IA 507025401 (Tel: 3192725000)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 15, 2019

Anesthesiology (License #MD-46291 in IA)

NPI Profile Active June 27, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 27, 2012

Registered at 230 N BROAD ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 191021121 (Tel: 2157622624)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 27, 2012

Registered at 2232 FITZWATER ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 191461708 (Tel: 5183966345)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 27, 2012

Recorded as ANDREW SHEN, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 27, 2012

Internal Medicine (License #MT-201576 in PA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 27, 2012

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1538423231
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 27, 2012
Last Update: December 15, 2019
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

3421 W 9th St

Waterloo, IA 507025401

Phone: 3192725000

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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